With the completion of the Decatur Fairfield Inn & Suites on the horizon, they are changing their name to reflect their true purpose. With the change to "Conference Center", they will have a stronger presence online, and no more confusion ov...

Texas' $217 billion budget for the next two years is "neutral," meaning it won't have a positive or negative effect on the state's overall credit rating, according to S&P Global Inc., which also projected Texas employment will continue to gr...

The State of Texas has worked hard to develop and sustain a business-friendly operating environment. State and local government provides tax incentives, financing assistance and an array of services to help companies establish or expand in Texas.

Help us explore better broadband Internet service in Wise County! We have surveys set up- one for residential Internet use and one for business Internet use- and we would greatly appreciate you filling one out to let us know about your Internet needs and ...

By Brian Knox | Wise County MessengerThe Decatur school district can expect to add around 350 students in the next five years and 677 students in the next decade.Those figures were part of a report provided to the school board Monday from Bob Templeton wi...

Incorporating June employment growth of 3.6 percent and new leading index data into the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 2.8 percent this year (December/December), with an 80 percent confidence band of 2.0 to 3.6 percent.

Economic fortune tellers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas this week painted a robust picture of Texas job growth in 2017, as the state pulls out of a two-year energy slump and major metro areas continue to boom.

The Texas economy expanded in February with the addition of 6,700 seasonally adjusted non-farm jobs. Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.9 percent in February, up slightly from 4.8 p...

The State of Texas has won Site Selection’s 2016 Governor’s Cup, an award that is given annually to the top performing state for capital investment and job creation. In 2016, Texas finished with 642 business relocations or expansions. ...

ADDRESSING THE CROWD – State Sen. Craig Estes and State Rep. Phil King answer questions from constituents during the Tuesday breakfast session of Wise County Legislative Days in Austin. Messenger photo by J...

Come celebrate the 25th Anniversary for the Area Business Women’s Network with dinner and music provided by Dakota Burns, along with a photo booth from Kayla’s Unique Eye. Tickets are $40 per person. You are invited to bring your spous...

As December unfolds, the air is thick with Christmas cheer and the spirit of giving blossoms in spite of the chilly temperatures. To kick off all things merry and bright, the Decatur Woman’s Club will have its annua...

The Ribbon Cutting for Malibu Homes, LLC that was scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 10th has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The Decatur Chamber of Commerce will be announcing a new date and location for their ribbon cutting at a later date.

AWARD-WINNING PHOTO – Joel Bartlett with Wise County EMS carries Mia Reisch from her flooded home on West Kentucky Street in Chico. This photo was taken in June 2015 when Tropical Depression Bill dumped up to 7 in...

Brad Barnes, president of the Fort Worth Stock Show, will be the speaker at a combined luncheon meeting of the Bridgeport and Decatur Chambers of Commerce 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Decatur Civic Center....

PROTOTYPE – Daniel and Kris Hayhurst hold a 1/12 scale version of their dice sculpture at their metal workshop near Balsora. With third brother Jake, the three operate OneLight Workshop, a furniture and design busine...

LOCAL INSPIRATION – Decatur Artist Byron Watson stands downtown near a Chisholm Trail Days rodeo banner. Watson’s winning painting is featured in banners and advertisements for the rodeo, which took place the last we...

The new $14 million Marriott Hotel at the Decatur Civic Center moved another step toward reality Monday with the signing of the final financial and legal documents between Gatehouse Hotels, the Decatur Economic Devel...

Texas has added an estimated 171,800 seasonally adjusted jobs over the past year with the addition of 200 nonfarm jobs in May. The state has added jobs in 13 of the last 14 months. Texas’ seasonally adjusted u...

As part of our special report on corporate relocation and expansion, the Dallas Business Journal submitted several questions to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Office of the Governor. Here was the response from the governor’s office:

Chief Executive Magazine today announced that in its annual Best & Worst States for Business survey, Texas was rated the best state in which to do business for the 12th year in a row. Today’s announcement follows the news last week of three ...

GOING UP – The first walls of Wise Health System’s new fitness facility were raised this week. Hospital CEO Steve Summers said the facility will likely open in January or February of 2017. Messenger...

The Office of the Governor and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today announced the locations for the 2016 Governor’s Small Business Forums across Texas. The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been selected as the partner for the first...

We know people are flocking to Fort Worth, but they’re starting to flock to the outskirts as well. By 2030, 10 of Fort Worth’s suburbs are predicted to grow at least 50 percent in population, with four topping 100-percent growth.

Trevor Brazile, who holds a record 23 world titles in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, is among the eight-man Class of 2016 who will be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night i...

Following the first day of his business development trip in Switzerland, Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas will be partnering with three Swiss companies to participate in an apprenticeship program. The three companies participating in the Texas a...

Over the past year, Texas added jobs in 9 of the 11 major industries, including professional and business services, trade, transportation and utilities, leisure and hospitality, education and health services, construction, govern...

Texas Jobs: The Texas Workforce Commission state employment data shows job growth in the Lone Star State continues to lead, and in fact carry the nation’s improving labor market as the chart above shows. Here are some highlights of the December ...

Pie is so nostalgic. I can picture it like it was yesterday…sitting by grandma’s fireplace with the glow of the Christmas tree lighting up the room and the smell of fresh apple pie baking away in the oven. If your sweet tooth is anyth...

We wish our very own Ida Mae Burnett farewell today as she starts the next chapter in her life. We have been so blessed to have you as part of team for the past 7 years. Enjoy your retirement! We wish you all the very Best!

There are many Halloween and trick or treat events planned in Wise County this week. Put the finishing touches on those costumes and check out the list below to see what events are scheduled in your community.

Job seekers pursuing careers in solar energy have a good chance of finding enticing opportunities in Texas. At the end of 2014, the Lone Star State employed 6,965 people in the solar industry, ranking it the 6th in the nation, according to The Solar Found...

Mexico Mission: Last week, Governor Abbott and TexasOne returned from a successful mission to Mexico City to strengthen cultural and economic ties between the two locations. The trip marks the Governor’s first international mission.

Decatur city crews were busy the last week of August installing 18 new “Way Finder” signs to help out-of-town visitors find their way to Eagle Stadium, the Heritage Museum, the downtown area, the pol...

Decatur to Fort Worth Express Expands. TAPS Public Transit is expanding service on its Commuter Connect route between Decatur, Rhome and Fort Worth. The grant-funded service offers morning and afternoon trips.

Governor Abbott led a webinar yesterday for more than 40 of the nation’s leading site selection consultants and more than 40 TexasOne supporters to provide an update on the successes of the recent legislative session.

This weekend will bring in thousands of visitors to Decatur for the JW Hart PBR Challenge, World Champion Challenge and Unfinished business. The events begin Friday, with the main events Saturday evening.

The Decatur EDC wants to share some information on several of the great events coming up right here in Decatur, TX. Click the image below and take a look. Remember to “Save the Dates” for these great events!!

The Texas Workforce Commission today announced the State of Texas has achieved its lowest unemployment rate since 2007, dropping to 4.2 percent in March despite a seasonally adjusted employment decrease of 25,400 jobs.

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a press conference with Ellen Wood, co-founder and CEO of vcfo, a finance, human resources and recruiting professional services firm with Texas-based offices in Austin, Houston and Dallas, to promote his plan to reduce th...

PUEBLO, Colo. – This summer, the Professional Bull Riders’ BlueDEF Velocity Tour event in Decatur, Texas, will feature PBR World Champions from the past three decades competing in a special pay-per-view format event that will take plac...

In mid January 2015 The Decatur Economic Development Corporation moved their office from the Decatur Visitor Center to 203 West Walnut Suite 102 just off the Decatur Square. The new facility is a refurbished industrial sewing manufactu...

DECATUR, Texas (December 15, 2014) – Every year the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) gives out World Titles to those most deserving of the coveted gold buckles. Trevor Brazile and Tuf Cooper, both who live and train in Decatur, Texas were rec...

Keynote Speaker Texas Workforce Commissioner Hope Andrade discussed the current and future Texas workforce, observations of businesses in Texas and around the world, and resources available to businesses through the TWC.

The food business is doing quite well at Decatur ISD, according to a report given to the school board Monday by Child Nutrition Director Shelly Laaser. The report showed that meal revenue has increased almost $10,000 over the past two years. Read on...